Amsterdam’s second single Does This Train Stop on Merseyside? will be released next month on Monday 18 April.

This is the first time the song has ever been officially released despite the fact that it has already gained classic status mainly due to the fact it was the late great John Peel’s favourite other song.

Just like the band’s debut release The Journey (which hit the UK top 40 at number 32) this single will be available in three different formats. This will include fabulous brand new songs Strangest Girl and John and Paul as well as a mini DVD documentary presented by the band which visits all the major sites mentioned in Does This Train Stop on Merseyside?

Following the magnificent success of the first single the band are hoping they can capitalise upon this with the release of what is widely believed to be their finest moment.

Here we go again everyone!

Amsterdam have been specially asked to return to the road in March to support nineties indie heroes The Wonder Stuff who have reformed in support of a new album.

The venues will be the biggest the gang have played to date as well as a chance to play some cities the boys have never played in before. The tour visits:

Brighton Concorde 2 Wed 9 March
London Kentish Town Forum Thurs 10 March
St. Albans The Alban Arena Fri 11 March
Sheffield Leadmill Sat 12 March
Wolverhampton Civic Hall Sun 13 March

Ticket information will appear shortly.

Also plans for the follow up to our debut hit single will be announced very shortly, as well as information about the debut album.

The band rounded off their first ever full-length UK tour last night in the capital at the Borderline.

With the assistance of spoonfuls of honey from Morgo, Ian made sure his suffering voice didn’t distract him and the band from the task of delivering another storming show to celebrate top 40 chart success.

Paulie began the gig by singing the call-to-arms intro from Takin’ on the World, and with the crowd happy to help out, it wasn’t long before the packed venue was in full party mode. The set included:

Once again, the band would like to thank everybody for their support at the recent live shows and with the release of The Journey single. Watch this space for the next installment of the Amsterdam story!

Amsterdam will be celebrating top 40 success this coming Saturday night at their spiritual London home of the Borderline club in Soho. This is the last show of the tour and a chance for everyone whose been supporting the band these last few years to have a big party!

Tickets are still available for the big night from SeeTickets or by telephoning 020 7534 6970 and reserving tickets. It may still be possible to pay on the door but we recommend you get there early, just incase.

Label mates Ricky are also playing as well as the infamous The Garys.

The very first Amsterdam merchandise will be available and that if anyone wants to have their The Journey CD sleeves signed, the boys will be by the Merchandise stall 10 minutes after the show has finished.

So all come along and enjoy yourselves, it’s your night on Saturday, and its just the beginning of voyage we’ve all been waiting for a long time.